Monthly Archives: January 2018

So it’s going to be February this week? I literally had to check 3 times. That just seems….wrong. I mean, wasn’t it just Christmas? Why is life rushing by so fast? I mean, it’s basically 2019 now, right? Oh whoops, … Continue reading →

This recipe is inspired by one I found in the the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook – the Make-Ahead Cook (affiliate link), which I highly recommend. So many great strategies for make and prep ahead meals that make getting dinner on the table … Continue reading →

It’s already heating up here in Phoenix, it’s like we didn’t even get the mild winter we usually get this year, so I’m sick of hot lunches suddenly, and craving a salad. I came up with these for this week … Continue reading →

This is an easy weeknight side dish that is even better if you make it ahead! I prefer to use beans cooked from dried to reduce sodium, but use organic canned (drained and thoroughly rinsed) when pressed for time! We … Continue reading →

These weekly plans/posts are making the year feel like it’s racing by! 🙂 It’s definitely keeping my nutrition on track though. Breakfasts: This morning I made egg muffins for the week. Denver Omelet Egg Muffins. I love these because I have … Continue reading →

We are going to be slaves to the calendar to some extent this week, with something keeping us busy most evenings. Makes the meal prep and planning even more important! Breakfasts: Skinny Taste, one of my favorites for healthy ideas, … Continue reading →

When my oldest son was a baby, we received as a gift the book Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park (affiliate link). It’s a fun story book for kids, but also includes a great recipe for a family dinner my crew … Continue reading →

My starting point with this soup was a recipe I saw posted at Skinnytaste. But, as usual, when reading the recipe, I decided I needed to make it my own. I never make soup without packing it full of a … Continue reading →

As promised! Week 2 of 52 weeks of Monday Meal Plans! My kids headed back to school this morning, and I am looking forward to getting us all back on a regular schedule and routine, making my weekly planning and … Continue reading →

This recipe is adapted from the Farmhouse Chicken and Corn Chowder appearing in the America’s Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution (affiliate link) cookbook. As a side note, all the recipes in this cookbook that I’ve tried are good. You know … Continue reading →